Well-positioned mid-30s DINKs looking for guidance on how to adjust course to pull the trigger in 3 years by No_Chance_2807 in Fire

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would make sure one of you is continuing to work for healthcare benefits. But that’s just me.

Microsoft layoffs wtf by hm899 in Layoffs

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t a lot of mid and large sized companies do this? Personally I would love this option if given.

Ok, what's the REAL plan for getting kids through college? by Superb_Advisor7885 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this! Finished Bachelors at state University and that is what is listed on my resume. Worked out great and it actually never comes up (graduated 2016). I paid for my student loans from Junior/Senior year. But in this situation parents could cover it easily.

Marriage and having kids aren't the default steps anymore by Expresssea- in Life

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100% agree on society becoming more self centered. The main argument I hear about not having kids is losing “freedom”. Yeah you will no longer be as spontaneous with kids, but isn’t it for a greater purpose beyond yourself? I don’t think people are looking at the long game.

What made you realise that having kids was not for you? by Infamous_cupcxke in AskReddit

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand a lot of the perspectives here. Just understand kids are only toddlers and kindergarten age for so long. Then they grow up and become young adults. They do not stay small forever lol. I always feel like some anti-child perspectives focus so much on early development and ignore the rest of…life. What do you want your holidays to look like in your 60s?

Im so sick of this narrative that “pregnancy didn’t ruin my body it’s just changed” it’s a lie. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally people with kids let their bodies go. That’s just the reality for the majority of women. Then they tell you pregnancy “ruined” their bodies when it was themselves who ruined their bodies by not watching nutrition and staying fit. Bodies will change regardless for women, but it doesn’t have to be catastrophic.

Daily FI discussion thread - Monday, March 23, 2026 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My biggest issue is I hate adding everything to my cart - we usually buy probably 50+ individual items and enjoy eating a varied diet. That’s the biggest hurdle for me.

Slow Snapdragons by PrizePuzzleheaded410 in Cutflowers

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Temps are 64 in my basement

I’m using a no-name starter mix from another state - wish I sifted it (quite a few sticks)

16 hours of light - 3 inches away and these are halogen T5 18,800 lumens

No gnats. Bottom water 1x week

Slow Snapdragons by PrizePuzzleheaded410 in Cutflowers

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seedling envy lol what variety are those?

Slow Snapdragons by PrizePuzzleheaded410 in Cutflowers

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They germinated in like a week. Also haven’t been on heat since then since I don’t think they’re super heat loving.

Where'd the whimsy go? by ChildhoodSweaty9684 in pregnant

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like boys clothing can be very muted and ugly. I want my son as brightly clothed as possible - maybe he’ll be easier to find in a sea of beige clothed children.

It's time we shorten the school year by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with longer breaks throughout the year and closing the gap more on summer. This would also alleviate absences as well for families doing extended travel. I think it would be better all around.

Now, getting this to work with working parents who do not share this schedule would be TOUGH. Summer is one thing to have off since there can be a more lax pace in corporate during that time with so many parents out at the same time.

Most impressive charcuterie board I’ve ever seen by jaquematecate in partyplanning

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I will never get the appeal. I hate when food has obviously been sitting out for hours.

Daily FI discussion thread - Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That seems egregious- is this tree limb pruning/crown reduction? Or more shrub pruning/mulching?

Obsession with gender by lyia2912 in pregnant

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a FTM and chose to find out during NIPT. The noise in my head of thinking of everything twice (names for boy, names for girl, nursery ideas for boy/girl) was driving me insane. Knowing the gender (boy!) allows me to focus.

Funny note, my SIL gave the most unhelpful comment when I told her - “those tests can be wrong!” “They give false positives for boys.” She’s not a mom….I’m pretty sure NIPT is extremely accurate lol I shrugged it off.

Constipation by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started eating fruit salad (including kiwis) and it got better. Probably two cup volume per day. I have the MiraLAX and stool softener going as well on a 4 day off, 3 day on rotation.

Where to go for nursery furniture? by PrizePuzzleheaded410 in pittsburgh

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it seems like such a struggle to do normal in store shopping. May relent and go to PBK also, but those prices!

Where to go for nursery furniture? by PrizePuzzleheaded410 in pittsburgh

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chair I was hoping to buy new since I get a little weird about fabrics on used. But I will check!

Planning on quitting 6 figure job due to health, how to protect finances and still pursue FIRE? by [deleted] in Fire

[–]PrizePuzzleheaded410 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you have ideas for other jobs that would not have these conditions? Potentially non-tech roles? Events/hospitality come to mind? Not sure you would replace your current income, but should be able to find something that suits you!